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The Facts About Disability


1 in 5 Americans have some type of disability: 48.9 million

29.5 million between the work ages of 15 to 64 have a disability

The 65 & older group is the most severely disabled

Employment rate for persons without a disability: 80.5%

Employment rate for those with a severe functional limitation: 27.6%

Mean earnings between ages 35 to 54, no disability: $2,446 per month

Same age range with a non-severe disability: $2,006

For those with a severe disability: $1,562


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